Introduction We are homeward bound! (v13) WAIT upon the Lord (v14-15). WATCH out for one another (v16-17). WALK in the truth (v18-21). Conclusion How to exercise persevering faith: Strengthen your…
Introduction One LOVE (v1-5) Renew your love for Jesus. Reconnect with church (join a Link Group!) Love one another because we are all near-relatives of the Almighty. One LORD (v6-9) …
Introduction A Certain Kind of Experience (v13-16a). The inner testimony of the Holy Spirit (v13). The eyewitness testimony of the Apostles (v14). Your own personal testimony of Christ (v15). A…
Introduction Love’s call: ‘Let us love one another’ (v7-8). Love’s content: ‘Christ’s atoning death for us’ (v9-10). Love’s commitment: ‘God’s life in us’ (v11-12). Conclusion Completing the circle of God’s…
Introduction We must look out for spiritual scams by testing for the Truth. The Test of the true Spirit; Jesus Christ has come in the flesh. Our Assurance: We are…
Introduction The Message of Love (v11). Hate is a Murderer (v12-16). Practical examples of God’s Love in Action (v17-24) Conclusion ‘We should love one another.’ (See 3:11,3:24) Jesus is the…
Introduction ‘Father’ is the Christian Name for God (v1a). You are a Child of God… (v1b-3). …but not if you keep on sinning! (v4-6) ‘Dear children, do not let anyone…
Introduction A Desire to Obey God’s Word (v3-6). A Love for our Fellow Christian (v7-11). The Joy of Salvation (v12-14). Conclusion Christian assurance means to know that you have been…
Introduction The Deceitfulness of Sin (v8, v10). Sin’s Double Cure. The Faithfulness of the Father (v9). The Righteousness of the Son (2:1-2). Conclusion Don’t be self-deceived. If we claim to…